To: DesertRat1 who wrote (122892 ) 11/14/2003 12:43:48 PM From: Taki Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 150070 In VRDE first time profitable in history wow, (BSNS WIRE) Veridien Corporation Breaks into Black; Third Quarter 2003 Net In ome Reported; Sales up 233% Veridien Corporation Breaks into Black; Third Quarter 2003 Net Income Reported; ales up 233% Health/Medical Writers / Business Editors ST PETERSBURG, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VRDE-- Veridien Corporation (OTCBB:VRDE) reported Third Quarter (2003) Net Income of $126,134 compared to a Net Loss of $55,682 in Q3 2002. This is the first quarter in Veridien's reporting history that its Net Income has been positive. Compared to the third quarter 2002, performance for the third quarter 2003 included a sales increase of 233%, improvement in gross margins from 31% to 54%, reduction in operating loss from $254,833 to $152,402 and increase in Other Income from $199,151 to $278,536. Year to date Sales to September 30, 2003 are $1,300,669, 189% of year-to-date sales for the same period last year. Veridien Corporation's President & C.E.O. Sheldon C. Fenton said: "The efforts we have made in expanding our sales base with our strategic partners and improving our margins are evident in our financial results. We plan to continue to build on these successes. We are gratified to report a positive Third Quarter Net Income." About Veridien Veridien Corporation is a Health Care Company focusing on Infection Control and other Healthy Lifestyle products. Veridien has developed PATENTED and UNIQUE PRODUCTS including SURFACE DISINFECTANTS, ANTISEPTIC HAND CLEANSERS, INSTRUMENT PRESOAK, AND SUN PROTECTANT PRODUCTS. The flagship product Viraguard(R) Hospital Disinfectant/Cleaner and Instrument Presoak is a skin friendly, patented, U.S. - EPA and Health Canada registered, surface disinfectant. Viraguard(R) Hospital Surface Disinfectant Towelettes and Viraguard(R) Toilet Seat Wipes (Sit Secure(TM) program) are also U.S.-EPA registered. Viraguard(R) Antiseptic Hand Gel, Viraguard(R) Antiseptic Hand Spray and Viraguard(R) Antiseptic Hand Wipes are all U.S.- FDA and Health Canada drug listed products utilizing Veridien's patented Virahol(R) formulation. Look for Veridien at veridien.com Special Note: Forward-looking statements in this press release are made pursuant to the "safe-harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statement involve risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, market acceptance of, and demand for, the Company's products, manufacturing, development and distributor issues, product pricing, competition, funding availability, technological changes and other risks not identified herein. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements. "Healthy Living is an Adventure - Let Veridien Guide You" KEYWORD: NEW YORK FLORIDA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: CONSUMER/HOUSEHOLD CONSUMER/HOUSEHOLD CONSUMER/HOUSEHOLD ADVER ISING/MARKETING MEDICAL GOVERNMENT SPORTS CONSUMER/HOUSEHOLD CONSUMER/HOUSEHOLD ARNINGS SOURCE: Veridien Corporation CONTACT INFORMATION: Veridien Corporation, St. Petersburg Cheryl Ballou, 727-576-1600 ext 202 cballou@veridien.com *** end of story ***